Following the tragic information of the death of Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, the cricketing world bid farewell to one of the most well-liked former stars.
A number of former Australian teammates and international stars have used social media to share their sympathies surrounding the tragic loss of Andrew Symonds.
Two-time World Cup winner tragically killed in a single-car crash outside Townsville.
“Early info indicates, shortly after 11 pm the automobile was being driven on Hervey Vary Road, close to Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled,” the police statement confirmed.
“Emergency services tried to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.”
Symonds played 26 Tests for Australia, scoring 1462 runs at 40.61 and picking up 24 wickets together with his helpful off-spin and medium-pace bowling.
Symonds was an integral part of Australia’s World Cup-winning campaigns in 2003 and 2007, performing with the bat, ball, and on the sphere. He featured in 198 ODIs – scoring six centuries and 30 half-centuries – whereas additionally contributing 133 wickets with his more than handy off-spin and medium tempo.
Whereas Symonds was an asset on the sphere, he too had his fair share of controversies off it. Throughout Australia’s 2005 tour of England, Symonds was dropped for 2 ODIs after he showed up for a match against Bangladesh inebriated. Three years later in 2008, Symonds was sent back house from Australia’s ODI sequence towards Bangladesh after he missed a crew assembly to go fishing. The following yr in 2009, Symonds, on account of disciplinary causes, was once more asked to go house from the T20 World Cup in England, effectively ending his ODI profession.
A host of former Australian teammates and international stars have used social media to share their sympathies surrounding the tragic lack of Andrew Symonds.
Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and fast bowler Jason Gillespie – who both performed alongside Symonds at the 2003 World Cup – expressed their dismay at the news.
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 14, 2022
Horrendous news to wake up to.
Utterly devastated. We are all gonna miss you mate.☹️ #RIPRoy— Jason Gillespie 🌱 (@dizzy259) May 14, 2022
Vale Andrew Symonds.
We are shocked and saddened by the loss of the loveable Queenslander, who has tragically passed away at the age of 46. pic.twitter.com/ZAn8lllskK
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) May 15, 2022
Simmo .. This doesn’t feel real .. #RIP ❤️
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2022
The famous Symonds-meets-streaker moment from the Gabba in 2008! 💥 pic.twitter.com/sFoN7MKNDI
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) May 15, 2022
Devastated to hear about Andrew Symonds passing away in a car crash in Australia. We shared a great relationship on & off the field. Thoughts & prayers with the family. #AndrewSymonds pic.twitter.com/QMZMCwLdZs
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 14, 2022